MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VOD 959J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 41,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VOD 959J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VOD 959J registered?
VOD 959J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 May 2015.
Is VOD 959J safe to buy?
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